Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friedrich Neitzsche
He was a total badass, but at the same time, I feel like he was just dying for someone to prove him wrong. Yea, he argues against Christian morality, and insists that everything that we value (meekness, humility, compassion) is all out of resentment for the low position of the slave or worker. Christianity sprung from those who needed a religion, not those who didn't. How can we ignore the fact that it completely favors the oppressed and pitiful. And I don't think any Christian would argue that, but now, looking at Christianity in the wealthy, powerful society of America I wonder what Nietzsche would say. Maybe it just goes to show that we have used our religion to gain power, or maybe it just shows an extremely distorted reflection of Christianity, if America really was mostly "Christian", it'd look obviously different. Either way, something's wrong with this religion, regardless of Friedrich being right or wrong... I sure wish I could chat with him.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
divine liberation!
i deleted my facebook.
So far i have accidentally signed back in and therefore reactivated it once (then immediately deactivated it again), and once (today) i gave into the satan and signed back in just to make certain i had not left any messages unanswered. But thats it. I am done. Life is just a bit simpler now, and face to face, or even phone to phone, interaction is far more interesting when people do not already know the details of my life.
If you need to contact me and do not already know how, my email is the best alternative to facebook, and you can find me at lhamlett07@apu.edu
So far i have accidentally signed back in and therefore reactivated it once (then immediately deactivated it again), and once (today) i gave into the satan and signed back in just to make certain i had not left any messages unanswered. But thats it. I am done. Life is just a bit simpler now, and face to face, or even phone to phone, interaction is far more interesting when people do not already know the details of my life.
If you need to contact me and do not already know how, my email is the best alternative to facebook, and you can find me at lhamlett07@apu.edu
Sunday, February 7, 2010
the effects of J.S. Mill
When there are healthy disparities, disagreements, and just... people who are different- that is diversity.
It is important.
It is something that every society (be it workplace, school, or what have you) should be afraid of losing.
Without differing opinions and lifestyles to compare an individual's own with, a society runs the risk of becoming stagnant.
I am terrified of the complacency that I often feel, and often see in others.
We need to be challenging each other.
Diversity is one of APU’s favorite words and is heard every day-
in chapels, classes, offices... everywhere
I hope that we feel refreshed by it, not numb to it.
It is important.
It is something that every society (be it workplace, school, or what have you) should be afraid of losing.
Without differing opinions and lifestyles to compare an individual's own with, a society runs the risk of becoming stagnant.
I am terrified of the complacency that I often feel, and often see in others.
We need to be challenging each other.
Diversity is one of APU’s favorite words and is heard every day-
in chapels, classes, offices... everywhere
I hope that we feel refreshed by it, not numb to it.
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